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A Mancini Masterpiece! Italy Conquer Wembley to Clinch Euro 2020 Throne

Azzurri Triumph, England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri
"It's coming to Rome!!!" - Leonardo Bonucci's wild shout into a TV camera as tension unfolded and celebration kicked off was the sum up of the Azzurri's dream night. They did it. Italy beat England on penalties, conquering their Wembley fort at the end of an exhausting 120-minute battle to come out of Euro 2020 as winners.
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Bonucci: “Winning the Euro Seemed Like a Utopia Three Years Ago”

England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy
Leonardo Bonucci addressed the Euro final against England from the Italy camp. “Winning Sunday would be important for our movement, for every single player, and for the Federation. It would erase few difficult years. It would be an injection of joy and confidence for the people. England will be at home, but we are not scared of them. Playing in Wembley Stadium pushes you to try doing something historical."
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Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager.

Verratti: “The PK for England Was Generous, But Final Was Deserved”

England, Euro 2020, Italy
Marco Verratti spoke to the press from Coverciano earlier today: “England are physical and have some highly technical players. They deserved to reach the final." He dished on the dubious PK given to England against Denmark: "It was a generous call, I would not have awarded it. The referee will not be a factor Sunday" He added: "Wembley will push us too, it will be very motivating. It would be a dream to win this scenario."
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England Edge Out Denmark in Extra Times to Land into Euro 2020 Final

Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A
And so, the Final of Euro 2020 will be England - Italy. The Three Lions reached Roberto Mancini's Azzurri into the last act after defeating Denmark at Wembley thanks to a Harry Kane goal into the first extra time. The regular times ended 1-1, with Simon Kjaer's own goal cancelling the lead propitiated by a Mikkel Damsgaard free kick.
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Full Predictions For Euro 2020 Quarter Finals

Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Spain
Drama, late goals, and a couple of epic upsets. The round of 16 has offered fans of European football a major feast. England beat Germany in the biggest of contests, Belgium warded off Portugal, and Switzerland roared back to eliminate France. So will the four quarter finals encounters be able to maintain the rhythm in what has so far been a greatly entertaining Euro 2020?
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Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Suspension, Yellow Card and Injury Updates Ahead of Euro Quarter Finals

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
Just one player will miss the quarterfinals of the Euro due to suspension. Still, it is a major blow to Switzerland, which will face Spain without Granit Xhaka. Several players are in danger of skipping the semifinals as they are one yellow card away from disqualification. The list includes Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Sergio Busquests, Jordi Alba, and Nicolò Barella. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne might be able to recover for the Italy game.
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